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The National Park Authority welcomes events that get people active, help people to understand and enjoy the special qualities of the National Park and contribute to the economic and social sustainability of the area.

Landowners really appreciate early discussions about events and can assist organisers considerably by calling on their wealth of knowledge and experience. Event organisers need to allow sufficient time for liaison with all the interested parties. Early engagement and communication is key to any successful event. To find out who owns the land you would like to use for an event, use the National Land Registry website.

There are a variety of land management activities that take place on a seasonal basis that should be considered, such as calving, lambing, harvesting crops, silage or haymaking. It is always best to discuss timing of events with the land owner.

Another element that needs to be considered is whether there are other events taking place on the same day and what the impacts of that might be for participants, spectators, landowners, other users, accommodation providers, available parking, traffic and any other related services.

You should always liaise with the owner of the land where your event is planned. It may not always be necessary for you to obtain every landowners permission (for example, if you are holding a walking activity along a public footpath). Listed below are some of the situations where you must gain permission from the landowner.

After taking into consideration appropriate areas, locations, routes and activities, discussing proposals with landowners, timings, other events and if permission is required; it's a good time to take stock of your plans and make a decision to move on to stage two or change your plans.

Once it has been decided that the event will take place, the planning and execution stage can begin. Many event organisers use an Event Plan which is a very useful way of confirming all concerns have been considered and all involved have a clear understanding of their role and responsibilities. The Event Plan also ensures that preparation is on schedule and completed in a timely manner. It is recommended that an Event Plan is drawn up for all events.

A crucial part of planning any event is the consideration of all aspects of health and safety. This includes people taking part and people who will, or could, be affected.
Possible groups that should be considered during the event include participants, organisers, spectators and other visitors to area. Each event will need to be assessed by the event organiser with its particular circumstances taken into consideration.

The Authority is keen to encourage people to use the National Park as a place to help them adopt a lifestyle that includes regular, moderate exercise. This can have huge benefits to an individual’s health and we encourage events which appeal to everyone in society.

Now that you have a well organised Event Plan, it is important that the participants know the information that is relevant to them in good time. It is good practice to give the participants a brief of any relevant information including codes of conduct and local specific sensitivities before and on the day of the event.

It is good practice to communicate your event plan with all relevant parties shortly before the event to ensure everyone a clear understanding of responsibilities, timings and possible effects of the event.

When the last participant has crossed the finish line the work is not complete. Tidying up as soon as possible after the event is essential.
Event organisers should ensure that all rubbish is cleared away, recycled where possible and that signs and any other temporary infrastructure are removed.

It is amazing how much showing appreciation of all involved and affected can mean to people. Taking the time to thank those individuals and groups can make a big difference in the feeling of the outcomes of the event.

It is good practice to obtain feedback from participants and all groups that could have been affected, after the restoration work is complete but soon enough so that everyone remembers the main elements of the day.

Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre is the gateway to St Davids, Britain's smallest city, located in the UK's only truly coastal National Park. You're in a unique award-winning 'green' building. Oriel y Parc is home to the National Park Visitor Centre, which is also a fully networked Visit Wales. We are here to help visitors make the best of their stay in Pembrokeshire.

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is a special place and needs careful management to look after it for everyone to enjoy, now and in the future. At the Park Authority we’re charged with keeping the Park special.

The Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 introduced a new Right of Access on foot to large areas of countryside in Wales. This New Right of Access has been dubbed the "right to roam". The Act provides a right to walk on "open country" (defined as moor, mountain, down and heath) as well as on registered common land. These together are known as Access Land,

Castell Henllys Iron Age Village is located on a spur of land overlooking the valley of a small river. Visitors gain access to this reconstructed fort after buying their tickets in the Visitor Centre, which is located below the fort.

To find out more about the activities on offer in Pembrokeshire, visit our Enjoy Pembrokeshire website. This is a map-based website which lets you choose the activities that you would like to do and leads you to the best places close to your home or accommodation.

£47,000 of SDF funding helped Western Solar Ltd to design and construct this working prototype of an affordable eco-home; i.e. a three bedroomed home, constructed entirely out of welsh timber, that can generate enough solar electricity to meet all of its own energy requirements and be able to store or export any excess generated for revenue.

Please note the main gallery will be closed for rehang from 7-24 May 2019. The new exhibition Stones and Bones will be on display at Oriel y Parc from 25 May 2019 until 30 January 2020. The gallery will be open from 10am-4pm every day.

Bat populations have declined drastically in recent years, many of our bats are under threat and several are very rare. This decline is due to a range of factors including loss of roosting sites and foraging habitat and the fragmentation of commuting routes.

Before you carry out any work there are a number of important matters you need to consider.
The following gives an outline of the matters that should be considered. Further details on any of these issues can be found by using the links below.

As well as looking after our wildlife and landscape, Pembrokeshire’s buildings, from fishermen’s cottages to mansions and castles, need to be conserved in order to ensure that the Park’s built heritage still stands for the next generation, telling the story of our history and culture.

Building Control (the need to meet the requirements of Building Regulations) and Planning (the need to meet Planning Legislation) are separate forms of legislation. For many forms of development, BOTH are required before work can commence.

These Byelaws apply to land owned or leased by the National Park Authority - NB this is around 1% of the National Park as a whole. County Council Byelaws cover behaviour of dogs on beaches and open spaces and use of powercraft on inland waters. Events may well need licencing by the County Council if they involve certain activities e.g. music or sale of alchohol

Famous for its Cistercian abbey, this charming island is an easy 20-minute boat trip from Tenby. The most wooded of Pembrokeshire's islands, its sheltered village area has a cosy atmosphere and caters well for the day visitor.

The magnificent Carew Castle has a history spanning 2,000 years. Set in a stunning location, overlooking a 23-acre millpond, the castle displays the development from a Norman fortification to an Elizabethan country house.

Wherever humans go, we shape our environment. The ancient people of North Pembrokeshire were no exception. The marks they made in the landscape left tantalising traces of their lives and their stories.

SDF support has helped a dedicated band of community volunteers to make massive in -roads into eradicating the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from a 32 acre site on Cemaes Head in North Pembrokeshire.

The landscape around us is changing, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly. Help us record these changes by taking a photo from our fixed photography post at Abereiddi and sharing it with us. We will add it to all the other shared images and create a time-lapse film to show the changes.

Choose from over 200 circuit walks in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Also listed is a selection of gentle strolls, plus wheelchair and easy access walks. The search facility contains a wide range of walks which are maintained and promoted by the National Park Authority.

Information on accommodation in Pembrokeshire can also be found by contacting a Tourist Information Centre in the area you wish to stay, or the Visit Wales website and/or Pembrokeshire County Council's Tourism webiste Visit Pembrokeshire.

Coast to Coast 2019 is packed full of events, activities and features about the National Park! It's available online and via the Coast to Coast app on Apple and Android devices, as well as around 500 outlets across Pembrokeshire.

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park makes up approximately 20% of the Welsh coast. A coastal environment contains any habitat that is influenced by or connected to the sea. The sea influences all of the habitats within the National Park. Habitats such as rocky shores and sand dunes are affected by the tide, wind and waves. The species that live here have to be able to survive these conditions as well as the saltiness of the water.

St Davids Airfield, where Halifax engines once roared, is now a special place for a rich variety of plants and animals. There are two special habitats on the airfield: traditional hay meadow and heathland.

In order to comply with legislation, government policy and good practice, the Authority is required to produce the following corporate documents which set out standards and/or targets which it will try to meet.

Organise visits with a Ranger to explore habitats and environments, suitable for pupils of all ages. The emphasis in these sessions is on practical, hands-on learning. Learners are encouraged to explore, question and reason, before extending what they have discovered back in the classroom.

Dormice are recognisable for their bright golden colour and thick furry tails. They are nocturnal and are commonly found in woodland and hedgerows, favouring coppiced woodland with hazel. These habitats provide a varied diet throughout the year and allow the dormice to move through the trees as they seem to avoid travelling over open ground.

Educating children and young people about their environment, the wildlife it supports and how, through our actions, we can help to protect it is vital for a sustainable future.
The SDF has therefore supported a number of innovative and exciting education projects.

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park boasts a wealth of wonderful places to explore and enjoy. Its stunning coastline offers safe, sandy beaches ideal for families, hundreds of miles of footpaths, as well as rugged cliffs and secluded rocky coves.

This section provides guidance for event organisers considering holding an event in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Follow the steps in the event planning checklist below to make sure that your event is a success.

Welcome to this year's selection of Activities and Events hosted by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. We have a variety of exciting activities where you can explore the National Park and appreciate its wildlife, landscape, history and culture. Our programme tries to offer something for everyone so use the search facility to find something to suit you.

There is a packed programme of events and fun activities for all ages at Carew Castle throughout the year from Have-a-Go Archery, Falconry and Ghost Tours to Open Air Theatre, Knight School and our Christmas Craft Fayre!

There are events for all the family throughout the season from costumed guided tours, Iron Age activities for children to craft demonstrations. See below for details, dates and times for specific events.

There are events for all the family throughout the year. See below for details, dates and times for specific events.
There are also a number of ongoing activities and events that take place at Oriel y Parc

Here at Oriel y Parc a variety of exhibitions by Pembrokeshire artists and craftsmen can be seen on display throughout the Visitor Centre.
There is also a Class A Landscape Gallery, exhibiting art and artefacts from the collections of Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales, often featuring the work of Graham Sutherland.

The Friends of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is an independent charity (registered charity no. 1012091) committed to help protect, conserve and enhance the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for those who live in or visit.

Princess Nest was the daughter of Rhys ap Tewdwr, a Welsh prince and was born around 1080. After her father's death in 1093 she spent much of her youth in the court of Henry I by whom she had her first son. In 1100 she married Gerald de Windsor, an Anglo-Norman baron who was much older than Nest.

Pembrokeshire Bus Services - A perfect walking partner
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority sees better public transport as a key way to provide a better, greener experience for our visitors and local residents. We are a partner in Pembrokeshire Greenways, a project to develop the use of sustainable transport for recreation in the countryside and to promote walking, cycling, bus and train travel.

The places where animals and plants live are called habitats. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park has many habitats which support a wide variety of wildlife; both common and rare. These include beaches, seashore and coastal slopes, heathland and mountain, moor and woodland.

The Haroldston Chins lookout provides great panoramas across St Brides Bay and offers excellent views of the spectacular geology found on this coastline. It’s also a great place to watch fulmars. These stiff-winged birds are members of the albatross family and have special nose tubes which allow them to process seawater for fluid on long flights.

A formal timetable is set for the exchange of documents and comments relating to the appeal which all parties, the Appellant, the Planning Authority, The Inspectorate and any third parties, must follow.

Himalayan balsam has become an invasive non-native species (INNS) in the UK and is most commonly found on riverbanks, waste ground, and damp areas, and can also thrive in many other habitats. Himalayan balsam tolerates low light levels and smothers other vegetation as it out-competes native plants, gradually impoverishing habitats.

Carew Castle and Tidal Mill nestle in the upper reaches of the Daugleddau in the heart of the National Park. It’s easy to find and get to by road and public transport or by bicycle if you’re feeling energetic.

Castell Henllys is tucked deep within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. You can catch a glimpse of this Iron Age hill fort, one of many that have shaped this world-class landscape, from the main road. Have a look at the map below.

As the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is surrounded by the sea on three sides, its climate, even in the more inland areas, has a strong maritime influence. Inland environments are kept warmer in winter (and cooler in Summer) by the North Atlantic Drift (a warm sea current) and kept moist by the prevailing south-westerly winds off the North Atlantic Ocean.

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is a great place to hold organised events and has hosted, over many years, a wide and varied range of successful outdoor events, including Ironman Wales and the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.

The Authority undertakes an annual Housing Land Availability Study, which calculates the amount of land available for residential development within the National Park. A minimum 5 years supply should be maintained. The Joint Housing Land Availability Study Report provides the latest figures for the Authority.

Pembrokeshire Land of Legends: Manorbier.he coast of South Pembrokeshire is lined with sweeping sandy beaches, sheer cliffs and small, sheltered coves and bays. These little coves and bays were once very busy places – not in daylight hours with people playing on the sand and rummaging in rockpools, but under the cover of darkness

Tucked in to the cliffs on the Castlemartin Range, St Govans chapel is a great place to explore. St Govan is said to have had at least two close encounters with pirates – you can still see the evidence today.

Education sessions for schools are available across the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. They are delivered at three distinct National Park Authority-run centres, as well as habitat and landscape studies delivered by our Discovery Rangers in stunning locations across the National Park. For more information about the National Park including culture, history and wildlife visit the Information and Resources section

Legislation regarding INNS is covered by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 listed on Schedule 9 subject to Section 14. It is an offence to plant or cause species listed in Schedule 9 to grow/escape in the wild. The responsibility for controlling INNS is with the landowner.

We have 18 Members on our Authority. Twelve are County Councillors who are appointed by Pembrokeshire County Council to provide local knowledge and expertise, but not to represent their own local authority constituency. The other six are appointed by Welsh Government, to represent the national interest and to provide additional specialist skills relevant to the work of the Authority.

Picture your favourite beach or walk, or the places you go in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park to have fun or just to relax. And then imagine they weren’t there any more or just weren’t as special.

The first thing you need to do, if you are unsure, is to check that you need planning permission. If the work is to your home, some minor changes can be done without needing planning permission. This is called your "permitted development rights".

The Communications Centre of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority for press releases, statements, interviews and news. Email the Communications Team for any enquiries or you can reach us on 0845 345 7275

Castell Henllys would have been home to a wealthy and influential family, who led a community of up to 100 people. The people would all have lived and worked closely together to produce food and materials for themselves and the chief.

Oriel y Parc is a great setting for meetings, conferences, presentations, networking events and courses. The Discovery Room is spacious and an entire glass wall allows natural light to flood in, whilst the St Davids Room is the perfect environment for a private meeting or class.

Middleholm is a small green-topped rocky islet between Skomer and the mainland. It can be seen from the Deer Park at the end of the Marloes peninsula, across the roaring waters of the formidable Jack Sound.

St Davids Airfield was the last of eight built in Pembrokeshire and was operational during World War II. Unlike the other airfields, it remained in use after the war to support the Royal Navy. In the mid-1990s the Government decided it was surplus to requirements and in 1997 it was bought by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.

The National Park Authority consists of all 18 Members and usually meets every other month. It is the main decision making body, and decides on the policies to be implemented by both officers and other Committees.

The National Park Authority is made up of 18 Members. The Authority, as well as its Committees, hold regular meetings to discuss and vote on various issues affecting the workings of the National Park Authority and indeed the National Park. From planning applications to the Sustainable Development Fund, all aspects of how the Authority works is overseen by Members elected by Pembrokeshire County Council and appointed by the Welsh Assembly Government.

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority (PCNPA) does not have a statutory duty to control INNS in the National Park. Its involvement in the control of INNS relates to its capacity as a landowner and its maintenance of public rights of way. Please note, the National Park Authority owns only 2% of the land area of the National Park.

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority has 18 Members, 12 of whom are nominated by Pembrokeshire County Council, whilst the remaining 6 Members are appointed – following an interview process – by the Welsh Government.

The National Parks of Wales are living, working
areas that support vibrant communities and
iconic landscapes that are used to market Wales
across the world. They are also special places
that must be conserved for future generations.
The Valuing our Environment report indicated
that the National Parks of Wales support 12,000
jobs, produce a total income of £177million and
generate a GDP of £205million.

The National Park Authority piloted the Naturally Connected project over 18 months in 2017 and 2018 with funding from the Sustainable Development Fund, in order to work with tourism businesses who owned land within the National Park.

Nevern, located just north of Newport on the North Pembrokeshire coast, is steeped in history, with its castle, Celtic High Cross and ‘bleeding’ yew tree providing a lasting reminder of the area’s fascinating past.

The busy village of Newport is seen here from nearby Carningli, a former volcano which dominates the skyline. Carningli translates to ‘Mountain of Angels,’ and although there are many links with the 6th Century missionary St Brynach, there is evidence of earlier settlements from the Iron and Bronze Ages.

NP/17/0722/OUT - Residential development of up to 14 residential dwellings (including on-site affordable provision) incorporating highways alterations to form new access road & associated development infrastructure - Land west of Narberth Road, Tenby

Oriel y parc Cafe is open from 9.30am to 4.30pm seven days a week.
Food is served until 3pm and a selection of coffee, tea and cakes are served until 4.15pm.
For further information please contact Serena, Grant or Sarah on 01437 721512 or email: serena.orielyparc@btinternet.com.

Otters are semi aquatic, living mainly along rivers and are fairly shy, solitary animals, most active around dusk and into the night. Otter numbers were in severe decline due in part to habitat loss and as a result of poor water quality but as conservation measures have taken hold population numbers are recovering

Castell Henllys Iron Age Village and Carew Castle and Tidal Mill are sites run by the National Park Authority to help visitors enjoy and learn about our past. They are also important havens for wildlife.

OUR NEW WEBSITE WILL BE LAUNCHING VERY SOON!
Thank you for showing an interest in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust.
We are currently in the final stages of setting up our website, please visit again soon to find out more about who we are and you can help make a difference.

Become a Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Youth Ranger and be a part of a dynamic team of young people playing a vital role in a huge range of conservation projects around Pembrokeshire, learning and developing skills, meeting like-minded people and having loads of outdoor fun.

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a spectacular 186 mile (299 km) long National Trail covering some of the most varied coastal scenery in Britain, stretching from St Dogmaels in the north to Amroth in the south.

Pembrokeshire English. While new settlers colonised South Pembrokeshire, plying their trades, setting up towns and villages and enclosing fields, the native Welsh remained in the north, beyond a ‘frontier’, labelled the ‘Landsker Line’ in the early 20th century.

The Pembrokeshire Local Access Forum is a statutory body, established jointly by Pembrokeshire County Council and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority in 2002, following legislation and regulations introduced in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

SDF money has helped towards the design and construction costs of a new sustainable building at Stackpole Walled Gardens. The new building encompasses a much needed shop, office, community space, tea room and kitchen. Seasonal produce from the garden is sold in the shop which also provides life skills experience associated with meeting members of the public who buy the produce grown.

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is a partner in Pembrokeshire Outdoor Schools (PODS). The aim of a Pembrokeshire Outdoor School is to encourage children to become fully engaged with, and confident in their local environment.

Discover some of the legendary tales that have links with Pembrokeshire. They tell of huge capstones lifted into place by fairies, enormous boulders hurled down the mountainside by giants; of a fearsome lake monster and a bleeding yew tree.

Some building works of a minor nature can be carried out without the need to obtain planning permission - this is called "permitted development". The rules governing "permitted development" can change from time to time and it is always advisable to seek advice before carrying out any changes.

We employ approximately 150 staff and we strive to ensure that the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority is a good place in which to work. All policies relating to employment, terms and conditions, health and well-being are determined by the Personnel Committee.

Places to visit on the St Davids Peninsula. St Davids Head Out of the city boundaries at St Davids Head you can experience a rich variety of wildlife habitats on the cliffs and surrounding waters. Look out for choughs and skylarks on the grassy slopes and gannets and porpoise out to sea. Visit the Iron Age Fort on St David's Head or explore the Neolithic burial chamber, Coetan Arthur.

Information provision is found through out Pembrokeshire, both incorporated in libraries and through stand alone tourist information centres. They are well spread around the county providing visitor information and services through publications, displays and knowledgable staff.

You can make your application online through the Planning Portal or by post using the relevant application forms. For ease of access these are displayed by following the relevant links to the left side of this page.​

Much like its neighbour the Blue Lagoon, the pretty fishing village of Porthgain was once buzzing with heavy industry and was a busy port exporting stone for house and road building until the early 1930s.

Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protected Areas (SPA) have been designated in Pembrokeshire under the EC Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive respectively as sites that will make a significant contribution to conserving habitat and species identified as most in need of conservation throughout Europe

Within Europe, natural habitats are continuing to deteriorate and an increasing number of wild species are seriously threatened. Much of this is as a result of development and agricultural intensification. For information on minerals and waste have a look at the:

Hugh Foster bought the site in the 1970s and invited archaeologist Harold Mytum to excavate the hill fort. Once the roundhouses had been excavated they were rebuilt using Iron Age materials, which improved our understanding of how the roundhouses were constructed.

To reduce our dependence on non-renewable energy sources and our carbon dioxide emissions, the new building relies upon three renewable energy sources to fulfil its energy requirements. These are all related to the power of the sun.

Our award-winning posters and postcards were initially created to celebrate the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park's 60th anniversary in 2012. You can bring the vintage-inspired designs into your home with six posters available to collect

Rhododendron ponticum is an evergreen, ornamental plant introduced to the UK by the Victorians in the late 18th Century. It became especially popular on country estates, providing ornamental value as well as cover for game birds. It is native through Asia into China, and also occurs in Spain, Portugal and Turkey.

The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 places a duty on each highway authority to publish a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) for their area.
The ROWIP is the prime means by which local authorities identify, prioritise and plan for improvements to their local rights of way network. The Plan aims to guide the strategic development of the public rights of way network with improvements to meet the current and future needs of walkers, cyclists, horse riders and disabled people

Carew Castle and Tidal Mill’s rich history spans over 2,000 years and tells of knights of the realm, kingmakers, Elizabethan intrigue and Civil War devastation. The programme on offer is varied and covers a range of heritage education activities, exploring the history of the Castle and its inhabitants. Most of the sessions focus on the Tudor period of history and provide a living history experience.

The Castell Henllys school programme on offer is varied and covers a range of heritage education activities which explore the Iron Age hill fort and its surrounds. Living history is very much a part of the Castell Henllys experience. Most of the sessions focus on the Iron Age period of history.

Staff led sessions use the gallery at Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre as a starting point for creative work. All activities will link to the literacy and numeracy curricula as appropriate. Visits to Oriel y Parc can be combined with National Park Ranger-led activities, or with a visit to St Davids Cathedral or the Bishop’s Palace.

Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre is owned and run by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and is the home of Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales in Pembrokeshire. Pupils can experience themed workshops that run alongside exhibitions featuring artwork from the collections of AC-NMW and Graham Sutherland.

Have a look at these SDF case studies to find out more about how SDF funding really works in practice with local organisations committed to bringing sustainability to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

The bright and modern Carew Castle Shop features a range of products inspired by the Medieval and Tudor history of the Castle as well as its picturesque setting in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. You will also find the best of locally produced food as well as gifts and crafts produced in Pembrokeshire and from across Wales.

Sir John was born at Haroldston, Pembrokeshire in 1530, allegedly the illegitimate son of Henry VIII by Mary Berkely, wife of Sir Thomas Perrot.
Sir John remained a court favourite during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI but spent much of Queen Mary's reign abroad.

Skokholm means “wooded island” in Norse, but nowadays the only signs of woodland are indicator species like lesser celandine & bluebells. The vegetation is wind-pruned and trimmed by rabbits, but inedible plants like thrift, sea campion and golden rod provide carpets of colour in spring and early summer.

Skomer is the largest of the Pembrokeshire islands, a national nature reserve of international importance for its seabirds. It’s also a good place to see seals, and in spring and early summer has some of the best wildflower displays in western Britain.

If you enjoy walking in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and would like to support the hard work that goes into maintaining this world-class landscape, you can now help by donating to our ‘Sponsor a Gate’ scheme.

The St Davids area offers a great variety of quality visitor accommodation. There is something to suit everyone and whether you are looking for Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Campsite or Hostel you will find them here.

Adjoining Caldey is St Margaret's Island. A medieval chapel of that name once stood on the island but was converted in Victorian times into housing for the men who quarried the island’s limestone. The island is now uninhabited and is a small but important nature reserve.

The Cleddau Rivers are often referred to as the ‘secret waterway’ – away from the rugged and sometimes busy coast, they are an oasis of peace and tranquillity, a chance to restore the soul. The ever changing light and the moving water provide inspiration for artists, not just for the wider landscape views, but for the small features such as the rocks, tree roots and patterns on the foreshore.

Where there is water, there will inevitably be tragedy.
Hear the sad stories of fisher people, and the mining disaster in Landshipping. The mining tragedy brought women miners and rural depopulation in to the spotlight.

The Cleddau Rivers are a haven for wildlife, especially during the winter months.
Wildfowl and waders migrate here for the milder climate, and you might be lucky enough to see huge black clouds of starling murmurations at dusk. If you’re very very lucky, you may even catch sight of an otter! Or you can simply lose yourself in the sounds of the river.

Unfortunately strandings, for whatever reason, are quite common on the Pembrokeshire Coast. Over the years, we’ve seen stranded pilot whales, porpoises, beaked whales and during the months of August through to November, seal pups in distress.

Sustainable Development Funding at the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Supports projects that provide social, environmental, economic and cultural benefits, to improve the quality of life for communities in the National Park.

The Sustainable Development Fund was established by the National Assembly for Wales in 2000 to develop innovative sustainable projects that help improve the quality of life for current and future generations.

Foraging for wild grown produce is becoming increasingly more popular and areas where wild plants can grow undisturbed are fewer than ever. It’s important to strike a balance between our enjoyment of foraging and ensuring that the wild plants and places we call ‘nature’s larder’ are still here for generations to come, for people and for the wildlife that depend on them.

The seaside town of Tenby is one of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park’s best known locations. Tenby is renowned for the golden sands that surround the town, however the beautiful beaches only tell one part of the story.

National Park Authorities have two statutory purposes, set out in the Environment Act 1995:
•to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park to promote opportunities for public enjoyment and understanding of the special qualities of the National Park; and a statutory duty: to foster the economic and social well-being of communities living within the National Park.

Oriel y Parc is an amazing and innovative building which sits discreetly in the landscape. Beneath its elegant façade, state of the art green technologies work hard to provide a comfortable and sustainable environment. This building is a living, breathing entity which contributes to the landscape in a positive way both aesthetically and functionally.

The Countryside Code - Respect, Protect, Enjoy. Be Safe - plan ahead and follow any signs. Even when going out locally, it's best to get the latest information about where and when you can go (for example, your rights to go onto some areas of open land may be restricted while work is carried out, for safety reasons or during breeding seasons). Follow advice and local signs, and be prepared for the unexpected.

There are thought to be several ghosts haunting Carew; a Celtic warrior is said to haunt the battlements and the ghost of a kitchen boy may be responsible for the clanking sounds of pots and pans heard coming from the kitchen.

When you think about the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park you may conjure up images of beautiful beaches, panoramic views from the Coast Path and quaint fishing villages complete with cosy local pubs.
You won’t necessarily be thinking about what the cliffs are made of or what’s beneath your feet. However, believe it or not, the very stones that make up the foundations of the Park are in fact one of the main reasons we were designated as a National Park in the first place.

Since 2009 two serious tree diseases of larch and ash have been affecting sites in the UK and beyond. Whilst larch has economic consequences for timber growers, ash is a significant native tree and there is a real risk that it could disappear from the countryside as happened in the 1970s with Dutch elm disease.

Trees are an integral feature of the landscape of the National Park and require particular attention when considering a planning application, as well as general tree and hedge management. An application for a development with a design that integrates existing trees and hedges will be viewed more favourably than one that does not consider existing trees and hedges at all.

The following trigger list has been produced by the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) in conjunction with the Association of Local Government Ecologist (ALGE) and lists common development situations where bats are likely to be found.

The National Park Visitor Centre is here to help visitors make the best of their stay in Pembrokeshire. A bed booking service is available to save you the hassle of driving or calling around local accommodation providers. The gift shop at Oriel y Parc includes a wide variety of products.

The National Park Authority receives invaluable support from a group of around 70 National Park Authority Voluntary Wardens, who regularly provide support for activities and events, as well as taking part in a programme of practical tasks.

With over 950 km of public footpaths, and bridleways, walking is an ideal way to discover the spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife and fascinating history of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. What more excuses do you need to get out there and explore?! Have a look at the Coast Path picture gallery below to find out what you’re missing by staying at home!

When walking your dog in the countryside of the National Park, you will often be passing through privately owned farmland and wildlife habitats. All we ask is that you and your dog are responsible visitors:

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park boasts some of the most spectacular scenery and diverse wildlife in Britain including internationally important nature reserves, geology and archaeology.
One of the National Park Authority’s duties is to conserve and enhance the natural features of the landscape, as well as the cultural heritage of the Park.

Archaeology is the study of people in the past, through the remains they leave behind. These remains can be almost anything – from burials and weapons to bits of broken pot, stone tools or Second World War defences.

What is planning enforcement?
Planning enforcement investigates whether breaches of planning control have taken place and, where breaches are found, takes action to resolve them in the most appropriate way.

The National Park Authority has improved and adapted a number of country paths so that they are suitable for access by wheelchairs. A number of wheelchair routes are contained in the Walks for All guide, however, you can also choose a suitable walk by using our search facility and select the Wheelchair Walks category.

The UK's 15 National Parks work with national partners through National Parks Partnerships. Our partners provide vital support to the National Parks family and help us to increase the understanding, enjoyment and valuing of our special landscapes.

Famous for its role in history, Carew Castle is less well known - but just as important - for its wildlife. The Castle, grassland, Millpond and Mill Lane were designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in recognition of this fact in 1995.